Estevao’s Stunner Seals Chelsea’s Shock Win Over Liverpool
Liverpool with a disgraceful performance. They looked completely lost throughout the match. They played like school kids in a field of men. A very disappointing approach from Slot’s players.
Chelsea were superb, completely dominating the midfield and controlling the tempo of the match. Liverpool made a couple of chances but did not finish. The goals were only screamers, and neutral fans enjoyed it a lot.
Arsenal fans are happier than even Chelsea fans.
Timeline
- 14’ GOAL! Caicedo (Chelsea) – Caicedo, out of nowhere, scores a screamer. An easy assist from Gusto, and he scores from 20 20-yard distance. He gives Chelsea a lead from nowhere.
- 63’ GOAL! Gakpo (Liverpool)-Szoboszlai’s cutback and brought down by Isak. Gakpo, on the run, beats Sanchez in a race to the ball. He finds the top of the net with a smooth shot.
- 90+5’ GOAL! Estevao (Chelsea) – Cucurelas’ brilliant low cross from the left invites the Brazilian. Estevao finishes the ball easily and scores his first Premier League goal.
Final Score: Chelsea 2-1 Liverpool
Tactical Breakdown
A disappointing approach and body language from Slot’s players. Chelsea started to press very highly from the very first minute. Liverpool started slowly. They struggled to break down Chelsea’s defense. The midfield was disjointed.
Moisés Caicedo’s 14th-minute screamer gave Chelsea the lead. Liverpool failed to respond quickly. They lacked creativity and urgency, which was very surprising for the fans. The first half ended with Chelsea having control over the match with a lead.
In the second half, Liverpool improved slightly and made more chances. They pressed higher up the pitch. However, their attacks lacked precision. Alexander Isak’s involvement was minimal. Mohamed Salah couldn’t find space. Liverpool’s passing was very sloppy.
Chelsea’s counter-attacks were clinical and fast, and Liverpool seemed lost. João Pedro and Pedro Neto stretched Liverpool’s defense repeatedly. Enzo Fernández controlled the midfield. Chelsea’s pressing disrupted Liverpool’s build-up play. The Blues looked more organized and composed.
In stoppage time, Chelsea sealed the win. Estevão scored a dramatic last-minute goal. Liverpool’s defense was caught off guard. Chelsea celebrated a hard-fought victory. Liverpool’s third consecutive defeat has now become a point of worry.
From late-minute winners to conceding in the last minutes. This has raised major concerns in the fanbase. Players like Salah and Gakpo seemed almost different players in the recent run of fixtures.
Standout Performers
ESTÊVÃO’S FIRST CHELSEA GOAL IS A 96TH-MINUTE DAGGER TO BEAT LIVERPOOL 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/RmvQ1uAkGp
— B/R Football (@brfootball) October 4, 2025
- Estêvão- Subbed in at 75’.Brilliant ball carrying and clinical passes. Ball distribution was accurate and made a lot of chances. Scored the winner with a banger shot.
- Enzo Fernández – The engine of the midfield. Glided through the midfield like an empty field. He controlled the tempo. Press resistant and won second balls and did a lot of interceptions too.
Manager and Player Reaction
“We are sooo happy.”
Moses Caicedo on scoring THAT rocket for Chelsea! 🚀 pic.twitter.com/WFun4fcYBd
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) October 4, 2025
Moses Caicedo:
“We are sooo happy.”
🗣️ “We were VERY close to a result, it’s small margins.”
Arne Slot admits it was an end-to-end battle but feels Chelsea had luck on their side at the final whistle 😬 pic.twitter.com/mVsGsKMlDZ
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) October 4, 2025
Arne Slot:
“We were VERY close to a result, it’s small margins.”
🛑 Virgil van Dijk: “I’ve said repeatedly that this season will be tough”.
“It’s not only because of happens on the pitch, but also because of what has happened off it”. pic.twitter.com/O62MrdTAjR
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 4, 2025
Virgil van Dijk:
“I’ve said repeatedly that this season will be tough”.
“It’s not only because of what happens on the pitch, but also because of what has happened off it”
Stats
Chelsea 2 : 1 Liverpool
▪ xG: 1.29 – 1.75
▪ xThreat: 1.27 – 1.31
▪ Possession: 52.7% – 47.3%
▪ Field Tilt: 59.8% – 40.2%
▪ Def Action Height: 41.9 – 41.4Donations https://t.co/nlgfzDqYhs pic.twitter.com/dgxwr71nxh
— markstats bot (@markstatsbot) October 4, 2025
Effects on the Premier League Table
Very Important points for Chelsea. Snatching 3 points from Liverpool is a huge boost to confidence and the points table. Liverpool’s losing streak continues. Arsenal will be very happy with this result; they get a 3-point cushion.
After Matchday 7 Day 1, the table looks like this:
Fan Reactions
Conclusion
Disgraceful performance from Liverpool. As title defenders, they lost due to their lack of clinicality. Finishing chances only make you win matches. What a turnaround from Chelsea. Chelsea always performs as an underdog. They dominated the midfield throughout the 90 minutes, and Liverpool struggled to find a solution, appearing lost across the pitch.
